Controversial ad draws conservative ire
TOO FAR? Conservatives say a campaign ad by Jennifer Wexton, Democratic candidate for the 33rd Senate District, went too far....
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Feds apparently have faith in Tennessee nonprofit with sketchy history
By Chris Butler | Tennessee Watchdog MEMPHIS — The federal government is apparently OK with a nonprofit hired to carry...
In Pennsylvania, taxpayers on hook for stashed-away debt
By Andrew Staub | PA Independent HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania has about $12 billion in outstanding debt, good enough for...
Nebraska labor department audit alleges employees faked trips
By Deena Winter | Nebraska Watchdog LINCOLN, Neb. — An audit of the Nebraska Department of Labor found some employees...
Pressure mounts for Vermont lieutenant governor to take single-payer position
REPUBLICAN RUMBLE: Lt. Gov. Phil Scott faces increased pressure to take official position on single-payer health care By Jon Street...
Union helps write living wage ordinance that could cost taxpayers millions
WHO'S HELPING WHOM?: The Service Employees International Union collaborated with Milwaukee County Supervisor David Bowen in writing a living wage...
Vermont Gov. declares new ‘War on Drugs,’ but pumps up old bureaucracy
By Yaël Ossowski | Watchdog.org CRISIS: Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin has declared a new ‘War on Drugs'. Vermont is knee-deep...
More Omaha police fired in ‘caught on tape’ case
Joe Jordan | Nebraska Watchdog Just days after a federal lawsuit accused Omaha police of excessive force in a widely...
Free market, consumer activism winning America’s food fight
FAIR FIGHT: Could the free market be a better playing field for the GMO debate? By Shelby Sebens | Northwest...
With eye on 2016, Christie blames staff for ‘Bridgegate’ scandal
I'M SORRY: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie offered an apology Thursday for what has been dubbed “Bridgegate.” By Mark Lagerkvist...
